According to Wikipedia, an unconference is “a conference where the content of the sessions is created and managed by the participants, generally day-by-day during the course of the event, rather than by one or more organizers in advance of the event.” An unconference is not a spectator event. Participants in an unconference are expected to present their work, share their knowledge, and actively collaborate with fellow participants rather than simply attend.
There are no spectators; everyone participates.
It is small and intimate, having no more than 100 participants, but aiming for about 75 participants.
It’s informal: there are no lengthy proposals, papers, or presentations. The emphasis is on discussion or on productive, collegial work.
It is also non-hierarchical and non-disciplinary: We welcome graduate students, scholars, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, developers and programmers, administrators, managers, and funders; people from the non-profit sector, the for-profit sector, and interested amateurs.
Participants make sure to share their notes, slides, and other materials from discussions before and after the event on the web and via social media. EVERYONE participant shares their notes...
Who should attend?
Anyone with energy and an interest in the humanities and/or technology.
What should I propose?
You should come with something in mind, and on the first day find a time, a place, and people to share it with. Once you’re here, you may also find people with similar topics and interests to team up with for a joint session.
Where can I read about the history of the “unconference,” the “lightning talk,” the “Pecha Kucha,” and the original BARcamp?
What is an “unconference”?
According to Wikipedia, an unconference is “a conference where the content of the sessions is created and managed by the participants, generally day-by-day during the course of the event, rather than by one or more organizers in advance of the event.” An unconference is not a spectator event. Participants in an unconference are expected to present their work, share their knowledge, and actively collaborate with fellow participants rather than simply attend.Who should attend?
Anyone with energy and an interest in the humanities and/or technology.
What should I propose?
You should come with something in mind, and on the first day find a time, a place, and people to share it with. Once you’re here, you may also find people with similar topics and interests to team up with for a joint session.Where can I read about the history of the “unconference,” the “lightning talk,” the “Pecha Kucha,” and the original BARcamp?
http://barcamp.orghttp://radar.oreilly.com/2005/08/bar-camp.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BarCamp
First of all -->
Build a website
Use social media #digitalfutures hash tag
Arrange a space
Set a date
Call for participants
Before
Beef up your technology
Manage the logistics
Review and accept applications
Provide schwag
Feed the people
Make badges
During
Schedule sessions
After
Add to the documentation
Plan another